Warcraft Iii: Reign Of Chaos

Warcraft I and II were some of the driving forces behind the rise of real-time strategy games, but as they say, the third time is the charm. Blizzard's fantasy world returned after a long hiatus to completely dominate sales and win 'Game of Year' awards across the board. The game contains the four playable races of Orcs, Humans, Night Elves and Undead and weaves them together in a story that's depth is out of character for its genre. Its fast pace, great characters, and world editing tools make for a game that still stands up today. It takes all the conventions from Blizzard's previous strategy games and reinvents them to put a bigger focus on exploration and hero characters. This leads to a different but balanced game, focusing less on rushing the enemy and more on a strategic blend of strategic aggression and unit management. Whether you're playing its sprawling campaign or just against a friend, Warcraft III's balance and color shines through, ultimately setting it apart from the competition.